At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production budgets and coordinate exciting presenter-led shoots for the Deadly 60 team.
- Company: Join the award-winning Natural History Unit at BBC Studios.
- Benefits: Freelance contract with competitive pay and a creative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in Bristol with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team creating impactful wildlife content.
- Qualifications: Experience in factual productions and strong budgeting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Natural History Unit at BBC Studios are looking for a Junior Production Manager to join the award-winning Deadly 60 team.
Contract
Dates: 5 October - 5th February 2027.
Base: Bristol, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Closing
Date: 6th of September 2026 (midnight).
Interviews: w/c 14th of September 2026.
This role is offered as a PAYE freelance contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production budgets, forecasting and cost reporting, ensuring the series is delivered on budget.
- Coordinate complex, multi-location presenter-led shoots, including specialist activities such as diving and international filming.
- Line manage and support Junior PC, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Oversee the smooth running of production operations.
- Monitor Health & Safety and sustainability requirements across all production activity.
- Support commissioning, production set-up and delivery processes.
About You
- Previous experience working on a presenter-led factual production.
- Have multiple credits as a Production Co-ordinator on factual productions, with the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully step up into a Junior Production Manager position.
- Proven experience setting up and managing complex, multi-location presenter-led shoots, including specialist activities such as diving.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with experience forecasting, reporting and managing production spend.
- Experience overseeing and supporting a Production Coordinator.
- Demonstrable knowledge of end-to-end production and post-production workflows across multiple platforms.
- Experience managing Health & Safety and sustainability requirements on location and across production.
- Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships while managing competing priorities.
BBC Studios is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds.
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Junior Production Manager - Deadly 60 employer: BBC Studios
Joining the BBC Studios as a Junior Production Manager for the Deadly 60 team in Bristol offers an exciting opportunity to work within a renowned and award-winning environment. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages personal and professional growth, while providing access to unique projects that make a meaningful impact. Employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere, competitive pay, and the chance to be part of innovative productions that captivate audiences worldwide.
